Academics

Courses: Contemporary Physics (PHYSB158001)

Class Number: 1541II NANew Course: The 20th century brought two revolutions in ourunderstanding of the universethe theories of relativity and quantumphysics. We will investigate each of them and their consequences inlight of new theories that might unify them. We will also explorechaos theory which applies to phenomena ranging from electricalactivity in the brain during seizures to the stability of solarsystems. Lecture 3 hours. This course does not satisfy theQuantitative Skills requirement. Also see PHYS B108 for thelecture/laboratory course. Total enrollment flimit or PHYS B108 andB158 combined is 85 students.